dana1028
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I can't find the code section for this :-?
I hate using 110.3 and I don't see where in 110.14 it states this. Help a fellow old man out, Gus.110.3(B) & 110.14 apply, IMO
I'll assume you are not talking about the lack of white tape. :grin:
I'm sure there is another article but I would use art. 310.4(A) for paralleled conductors being a minimum of 1/0
I don't have a problem with that. All of the strands were terminated and he did not put more "conductors" under the lug than it was rated for. It would be a real stretch to call it "parrallel".
I'll assume you are not talking about the lack of white tape. :grin:
I'm sure there is another article but I would use art. 310.4(A) for paralleled conductors being a minimum of 1/0
I hate using 110.3 and I don't see where in 110.14 it states this. Help a fellow old man out, Gus.
Not much different than 110.3(b) (and I agree I hate using that one, but sometimes it's the best we can do), but 110.14 states:"......devices such as pressure terminal or pressure splicing connectors and soldering lugs shall be identified for the material of the conductor and shall be properly installed and used."
The data stickers on the panels give the wire range for "proper use"
If you measure the individual groups of conductors they will fit nicely within the wire range specified. He did not trim the conductor to fit.
I don't see how you can use that argument, and then say they aren't parallel conductors.
If the contact resistance of the two sets of wires aren't the same, the current won't divide evenly.
Steve
How other than UL listed is an addalug any different?
My point exactly. Mechanical lugs for "single" conductors with two set screws are readily available. Two compression points on a single conductor spaced 3/8 inch apart. You guys don't seriously think that a detrimental current division is going to occur at that point.